engine angle and engine supports longevity
engine angle and engine supports longevity 1987 Cadillac brougham receiving a 4.8
How does the engine angle affect the longevity of the engine supports?
If I tilt the engine at 5-6 degrees, will it damage the supports in the long run?
I need that angle for clearance purposes.
I know I also have to match that angle on the differential. I don't think tilting the diff 5-6 degrees will cause any problems.
How does the engine angle affect the longevity of the engine supports?
If I tilt the engine at 5-6 degrees, will it damage the supports in the long run?
I need that angle for clearance purposes.
I know I also have to match that angle on the differential. I don't think tilting the diff 5-6 degrees will cause any problems.
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It shouldn`t make any noticeable difference in the engine mount longevity. That seems to be a little more than the recommended ideal operating angle for the u joints, but I`m sure there are 4x4 guys running a lot more angle on their u-joints. It will probably wear the u joints a little faster, but I don`t think that would be a noticeable difference either.
Thanks for answering.
The engine is at 5-6 degrees but the drive shaft itself is at about 3. The relative angle between transmission and drive shaft is 2-3 degrees which is fine. I only have to rotate the axle with adjustable upper control arms so it will have the same angle as the transmission.
The engine is at 5-6 degrees but the drive shaft itself is at about 3. The relative angle between transmission and drive shaft is 2-3 degrees which is fine. I only have to rotate the axle with adjustable upper control arms so it will have the same angle as the transmission.
